A rise in the literacy rate-to nearly 90%-in U.S. by 1890 created which of following effects?

a growing demand for printed materials

How did urbanization change the way in which consumer goods were marketed & sold?

growing urban pop. sparked the rise of shopping centers

In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, what ruling did the Supreme Court issue?

segregation was legal & did not violate the 14th Amendment

The urban problem solved by the construction of steel-cable suspension bridges was ___________.

connected different parts of a city together

All of the following are changes higher education underwent going into the 20th century except?

creation of a federal financial aid program for students

All of the following elements contributed to the emergence of a mass culture in U.S. except?

increase immigration into the United States

All of the following were trends in education at the turn of the 20th century except?

most of the black teenage population attending high school

How did the emphasis & growth of public education influence the spread of mass culture?

rise in literacy rates created a demand for print materials

The _________ enacted in 1882 was a result of nativist feelings aimed at __________ immigrants.

Chinese Exclusion Act & Chinese

How did the birth of modern advertising affect the mass culture in America?

led to modern consumerism & materialistic society

The _____________ played a role in changing the nation's educational needs.

Industrial Revolution and technological boom

All are reasons for tech advances & engineering innovations at the turn of the century except?

increased racial tensions between blacks & whites

Why did large numbers of African Americans migrate tot he North in the early 20th century?

Southern Jim Crow laws restricted their job opportunnities

How did the introduction of the bicycle affect the lives of women?

emancipated women making them feel more independent

Which of the following describes African-American's pursuit of higher education post-Civil War?

founded their own private universities mainly in the South

How did the view of immigrants attending public schools differ from that of African-Americans?

immigrants urged to attend public schools for assimilation

Which of the following is NOT true of U.S. public education around 1900?

narrowing gap between African-American & white attendance

How did electric transit & the expansion of railroad lines allow cities to spread outward?

allowed city workers to commute from the suburbs

Why did Southern states adopt laws requiring literacy test & poll tax to be able to vote?

keep African Americans from voting

How did W.E.B. Du Bois' views of African-American inclusion into society differ to Washingtons?

believed blacks communities needed well-educated leaders, believed blacks should seek a liberal arts education, encouraged educated blacks to try & gain immediate inclusion

Cultural changes occurring at the turn of the century were largely aimed at _____________.

improving the well-being of people

Which describes reasoning behind the movement for planned urban parks (by Olmsted & Burnham)?

sought to restore measure of serenity to the environment

The development that helped lower the price of newspapers to a penny a copy was the __________.

invention of the web-perfecting press

Which trend was evident in higher education from the time period of 1880-1920?

over a 400% increase in college enrollments

What is historically & culturally significant about the creation & development of skyscraper?

became America's greatest contribution to architecture

Which effect can be traced directly to the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?

racial segregation was permitted for nearly 60 years

The popularity of bicycling & amusement parks reflected which trend of the 1900's?

an increase in leisure time & interest in leisure activities

Racial etiquette was enforced by whites to reinforce which of the following views?

African Americans were second rate citizens

Which best describes how creation of skyscrapers solved a problem created by urbanization?

used limited & expensive urban space more efficiently

The impact of the camera in the world of photography is best described by which statement?

made photography an American leisure activity & hobby

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Questions 46

Answers

1
A rise in the literacy rate-to nearly 90%-in U.S. by 1890 created which of following effects?
more African-Americans practicing their right to vote
a growing demand for printed materials
a decrease in discrimination & racial violence toward blacks
the need to create more industrial jobs in cities
2
How did urbanization change the way in which consumer goods were marketed & sold?
USPS introduced a rural free delivery system
caused companies to create catalogs
growing urban pop. sparked the rise of shopping centers
allowed companies to advertise on mass transit networks
3
Which doctrine was established by the Supreme Court's ruling in the case Plessy v. Ferguson?
none of the above
"equal protection for all people"
"integrated but unequal"
"separate but equal"
4
In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, what ruling did the Supreme Court issue?
segregation was illegal & did not violate 15th Amendment
segregation was illegal & violated the 13th Amendment
segregation was legal & did not violate the 14th Amendment
segregation was legal & violated the 13th Amendment
5
The urban problem solved by the construction of steel-cable suspension bridges was ___________.
connected different parts of a city together
spurred the growth of suburbs for people to commute to work
increased the popularity of sports such as baseball & tennis
offered natural setting for young people to enjoy leisurely
6
All of the following are changes higher education underwent going into the 20th century except?
establishment of professional schools of law & medicine
entrance exams & admission requirements to admit students
creation of a federal financial aid program for students
new course in languages, physical sciences, & social science
7
Who is credited with the invention of, development of, & 1st successful flight of an airplane?
Otto & Waylon Wilson
the Wainwright Brothers
Orville & Wilbur Wright
Charles Lindbergh & Amelia Earhart
8
All of the following elements contributed to the emergence of a mass culture in U.S. except?
increase immigration into the United States
increased leisure time of most Americans
a growth in technology & education
improved communication & transportation networks
9
All of the following were trends in education at the turn of the 20th century except?
most of the black teenage population attending high school
increase of kindergartens in the public education system
the "Americanization" of immigrants attending public schools
rising rates of elementary & high school attendance
10
Jim Crow laws were ___________.
promoted discrimination against women
separated the races
taxed voters
denied citizenship to Asia immigrants
11
The factor preventing the greatest # of children from attending public H.S. around 1900 was?
racism
poverty
language barriers
lack of reliable transportation
12
Cities in the late 19th century expanded with the development of all of the following except?
construction of steel-cable suspension bridges
creation of skyscrapers
electric transit such as subways
the invention of the airplane
13
Which of the following did NOT keep African Americans from voting in the South?
grandfather clause
poll tax
Jim Crow laws
literacy test
14
By the turn of the 20th century, about how many Americans out of ten resided in U.S. cities?
eight
six
four
two
15
How did the emphasis & growth of public education influence the spread of mass culture?
led to a job shortage for many aspiring writers
majority of African Americans received a public education
rise in literacy rates created a demand for print materials
decrease in literacy rates weakened democratic values
16
Which type of literary fiction became popular in America around the turn of the 20th century?
stories about sports heroes
Western adventure tales
realistic portrayals of American life
novels about the grand life of the upper class
17
The _________ enacted in 1882 was a result of nativist feelings aimed at __________ immigrants.
Gentleman's Agreement & Japanese
National Reclamation Act & Mexican
Chinese Exclusion Act & Chinese
Emergency Quota Act & European
18
How did the birth of modern advertising affect the mass culture in America?
created a need for online shopping
led to modern consumerism & materialistic society
led to an increase in advertising budgets
created a demand for printed material
19
By the early 1900's, high school curriculum expanded to include all of the following except?
vocational courses
physical sciences
civics & social studies
racial etiquette
20
The _____________ played a role in changing the nation's educational needs.
Industrial Revolution and technological boom
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
entrance of millions of immigrants into the U.S.
granting of African-American civil rights
21
All are reasons for tech advances & engineering innovations at the turn of the century except?
more leisure time among Americans
growing urban populations
increased racial tensions between blacks & whites
increased literacy rate & grow demand of printed materials
22
Why did large numbers of African Americans migrate tot he North in the early 20th century?
new laws forced them to leave the South or pay hefty fines
Southern Jim Crow laws restricted their job opportunnities
labor unions in the North recruited them as members
Northern states offered them free farmland
23
How did the introduction of the bicycle affect the lives of women?
led to numerous injuries among women riders
started a fitness revolution among American women
emancipated women making them feel more independent
gave women more time to spend with their children
24
Which of the following describes African-American's pursuit of higher education post-Civil War?
founded their own private universities mainly in the South
violently protested their exclusion from white colleges
marched on Washington D.C. demanding new educational laws
migrated to Northern cities & formed integrated schools
25
How did the view of immigrants attending public schools differ from that of African-Americans?
immigrants were only allowed to attend "night school"
immigrants were excluded from white public learning centers
immigrants forced to seek education through their workplace
immigrants urged to attend public schools for assimilation
26
Racial tensions in North between blacks & whites were heightened due to which of the following?
job competition
integrated housing
Jim Crow laws
non-segregated mass transit networks
27
Which of the following is NOT true of U.S. public education around 1900?
H.S. curriculum expanding to include sciences & civics
state laws requiring ages 8-14 to attend school 12-16 weeks
Kindergartens being added to elementary school programs
narrowing gap between African-American & white attendance
28
The Supreme Court declared debt peonage in violation of the ______ Amendment.
15th
16th
13th
14th
29
Americans witnessed birth of _________ at the turn of the 20th century that targeted consumers.
modern advertising
modern media
modern leisure activities
modern consumerism
30
How did electric transit & the expansion of railroad lines allow cities to spread outward?
led to the construction of apartment buildings
caused the government to provide suburban low income housing
allowed city workers to commute from the suburbs
commercial centers began moving away from downtown locations
31
Why did Southern states adopt laws requiring literacy test & poll tax to be able to vote?
dismantle the power of political machines
punish Radical Republicans for results of Reconstruction
keep African Americans from voting
discourage immigrants from holding political office
32
All of the following became popular in American culture around turn of the 20th century except?
vaudeville theater
amusement parks
professional baseball
European literature
33
How did W.E.B. Du Bois' views of African-American inclusion into society differ to Washingtons?
believed blacks communities needed well-educated leaders
believed blacks should seek a liberal arts education
believed blacks need gain labor skills & prove their value
encouraged educated blacks to try & gain immediate inclusion
34
Cultural changes occurring at the turn of the century were largely aimed at _____________.
improving conditions in the workplace
preparing for wars of the 20th century
supporting the efforts of racial equality
improving the well-being of people
35
Which describes reasoning behind the movement for planned urban parks (by Olmsted & Burnham)?
sought to restore measure of serenity to the environment
all of the above
fueled by the growing popularity of bicycling & tennis
wanted to incite people to move to the city
36
The development that helped lower the price of newspapers to a penny a copy was the __________.
use of papyrus reeds to make cheap paper
declining price of American timber
invention of the web-perfecting press
drastic wage decrease in newspaper industry
37
Which trend was evident in higher education from the time period of 1880-1920?
decrease in number of students earning high school diploma
over a 400% increase in college enrollments
rise in number of immigrants receiving federal financial aid
stricter admissions policies decreasing enrollments
38
All are industries in which Mexican laborers were contributors of in Southwest except?
steel
agriculture
railroads
mining
39
What is historically & culturally significant about the creation & development of skyscraper?
fueled the immigration of many European people groups
caused urbanization in which 4 out of 10 lived in the city
the idea was purchased from Great Britain
became America's greatest contribution to architecture
40
__________ had a gradual approach believing racism would end when blacks proved economic value.
William Torrey Harris
William H. Tuskegee
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B. Du Bois
41
Which effect can be traced directly to the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
race riots broke out in New York and other large cities
Southern blacks lost their voting right for nearly 60 years
racial segregation was permitted for nearly 60 years
lynching of African Americans continued into 1920's
42
The popularity of bicycling & amusement parks reflected which trend of the 1900's?
new ways of shopping & advertising
an increase in leisure time & interest in leisure activities
a rising literacy rate
wider public access to the fine arts
43
How were race relations in the North similar to conditions for African Americans in the South?
faced racial violence if they didn't follow racial etiquette
forced to live in segregated neighborhoods
discriminated against in the workplace & denied labor member
all of the above
44
Racial etiquette was enforced by whites to reinforce which of the following views?
African Americans were second rate citizens
African Americans should not be allowed to vote
African Americans were equal to whites
lynching was cruel & unusual punishment
45
Which best describes how creation of skyscrapers solved a problem created by urbanization?
provided shelter for homeless people & immigrants
provided economic opportunities for America's newcomers
used limited & expensive urban space more efficiently
gave cities the opportunity to expand outward & upward
46
The impact of the camera in the world of photography is best described by which statement?
created a new section for newspapers to advertise
allowed professionals to develop pictures much quicker
made photography an American leisure activity & hobby
made the camera lighter & easier to use

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UNIT 5: Transitioning into Modern America REVIEW

46 termsStudBud Administration394 plays

Flashcards46 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 46

Answers

1
A rise in the literacy rate-to nearly 90%-in U.S. by 1890 created which of following effects?
more African-Americans practicing their right to vote
a growing demand for printed materials
a decrease in discrimination & racial violence toward blacks
the need to create more industrial jobs in cities
2
How did urbanization change the way in which consumer goods were marketed & sold?
USPS introduced a rural free delivery system
caused companies to create catalogs
growing urban pop. sparked the rise of shopping centers
allowed companies to advertise on mass transit networks
3
Which doctrine was established by the Supreme Court's ruling in the case Plessy v. Ferguson?
none of the above
"equal protection for all people"
"integrated but unequal"
"separate but equal"
4
In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, what ruling did the Supreme Court issue?
segregation was illegal & did not violate 15th Amendment
segregation was illegal & violated the 13th Amendment
segregation was legal & did not violate the 14th Amendment
segregation was legal & violated the 13th Amendment
5
The urban problem solved by the construction of steel-cable suspension bridges was ___________.
connected different parts of a city together
spurred the growth of suburbs for people to commute to work
increased the popularity of sports such as baseball & tennis
offered natural setting for young people to enjoy leisurely
6
All of the following are changes higher education underwent going into the 20th century except?
establishment of professional schools of law & medicine
entrance exams & admission requirements to admit students
creation of a federal financial aid program for students
new course in languages, physical sciences, & social science
7
Who is credited with the invention of, development of, & 1st successful flight of an airplane?
Otto & Waylon Wilson
the Wainwright Brothers
Orville & Wilbur Wright
Charles Lindbergh & Amelia Earhart
8
All of the following elements contributed to the emergence of a mass culture in U.S. except?
increase immigration into the United States
increased leisure time of most Americans
a growth in technology & education
improved communication & transportation networks
9
All of the following were trends in education at the turn of the 20th century except?
most of the black teenage population attending high school
increase of kindergartens in the public education system
the "Americanization" of immigrants attending public schools
rising rates of elementary & high school attendance
10
Jim Crow laws were ___________.
promoted discrimination against women
separated the races
taxed voters
denied citizenship to Asia immigrants
11
The factor preventing the greatest # of children from attending public H.S. around 1900 was?
racism
poverty
language barriers
lack of reliable transportation
12
Cities in the late 19th century expanded with the development of all of the following except?
construction of steel-cable suspension bridges
creation of skyscrapers
electric transit such as subways
the invention of the airplane
13
Which of the following did NOT keep African Americans from voting in the South?
grandfather clause
poll tax
Jim Crow laws
literacy test
14
By the turn of the 20th century, about how many Americans out of ten resided in U.S. cities?
eight
six
four
two
15
How did the emphasis & growth of public education influence the spread of mass culture?
led to a job shortage for many aspiring writers
majority of African Americans received a public education
rise in literacy rates created a demand for print materials
decrease in literacy rates weakened democratic values
16
Which type of literary fiction became popular in America around the turn of the 20th century?
stories about sports heroes
Western adventure tales
realistic portrayals of American life
novels about the grand life of the upper class
17
The _________ enacted in 1882 was a result of nativist feelings aimed at __________ immigrants.
Gentleman's Agreement & Japanese
National Reclamation Act & Mexican
Chinese Exclusion Act & Chinese
Emergency Quota Act & European
18
How did the birth of modern advertising affect the mass culture in America?
created a need for online shopping
led to modern consumerism & materialistic society
led to an increase in advertising budgets
created a demand for printed material
19
By the early 1900's, high school curriculum expanded to include all of the following except?
vocational courses
physical sciences
civics & social studies
racial etiquette
20
The _____________ played a role in changing the nation's educational needs.
Industrial Revolution and technological boom
U.S. Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson
entrance of millions of immigrants into the U.S.
granting of African-American civil rights
21
All are reasons for tech advances & engineering innovations at the turn of the century except?
more leisure time among Americans
growing urban populations
increased racial tensions between blacks & whites
increased literacy rate & grow demand of printed materials
22
Why did large numbers of African Americans migrate tot he North in the early 20th century?
new laws forced them to leave the South or pay hefty fines
Southern Jim Crow laws restricted their job opportunnities
labor unions in the North recruited them as members
Northern states offered them free farmland
23
How did the introduction of the bicycle affect the lives of women?
led to numerous injuries among women riders
started a fitness revolution among American women
emancipated women making them feel more independent
gave women more time to spend with their children
24
Which of the following describes African-American's pursuit of higher education post-Civil War?
founded their own private universities mainly in the South
violently protested their exclusion from white colleges
marched on Washington D.C. demanding new educational laws
migrated to Northern cities & formed integrated schools
25
How did the view of immigrants attending public schools differ from that of African-Americans?
immigrants were only allowed to attend "night school"
immigrants were excluded from white public learning centers
immigrants forced to seek education through their workplace
immigrants urged to attend public schools for assimilation
26
Racial tensions in North between blacks & whites were heightened due to which of the following?
job competition
integrated housing
Jim Crow laws
non-segregated mass transit networks
27
Which of the following is NOT true of U.S. public education around 1900?
H.S. curriculum expanding to include sciences & civics
state laws requiring ages 8-14 to attend school 12-16 weeks
Kindergartens being added to elementary school programs
narrowing gap between African-American & white attendance
28
The Supreme Court declared debt peonage in violation of the ______ Amendment.
15th
16th
13th
14th
29
Americans witnessed birth of _________ at the turn of the 20th century that targeted consumers.
modern advertising
modern media
modern leisure activities
modern consumerism
30
How did electric transit & the expansion of railroad lines allow cities to spread outward?
led to the construction of apartment buildings
caused the government to provide suburban low income housing
allowed city workers to commute from the suburbs
commercial centers began moving away from downtown locations
31
Why did Southern states adopt laws requiring literacy test & poll tax to be able to vote?
dismantle the power of political machines
punish Radical Republicans for results of Reconstruction
keep African Americans from voting
discourage immigrants from holding political office
32
All of the following became popular in American culture around turn of the 20th century except?
vaudeville theater
amusement parks
professional baseball
European literature
33
How did W.E.B. Du Bois' views of African-American inclusion into society differ to Washingtons?
believed blacks communities needed well-educated leaders
believed blacks should seek a liberal arts education
believed blacks need gain labor skills & prove their value
encouraged educated blacks to try & gain immediate inclusion
34
Cultural changes occurring at the turn of the century were largely aimed at _____________.
improving conditions in the workplace
preparing for wars of the 20th century
supporting the efforts of racial equality
improving the well-being of people
35
Which describes reasoning behind the movement for planned urban parks (by Olmsted & Burnham)?
sought to restore measure of serenity to the environment
all of the above
fueled by the growing popularity of bicycling & tennis
wanted to incite people to move to the city
36
The development that helped lower the price of newspapers to a penny a copy was the __________.
use of papyrus reeds to make cheap paper
declining price of American timber
invention of the web-perfecting press
drastic wage decrease in newspaper industry
37
Which trend was evident in higher education from the time period of 1880-1920?
decrease in number of students earning high school diploma
over a 400% increase in college enrollments
rise in number of immigrants receiving federal financial aid
stricter admissions policies decreasing enrollments
38
All are industries in which Mexican laborers were contributors of in Southwest except?
steel
agriculture
railroads
mining
39
What is historically & culturally significant about the creation & development of skyscraper?
fueled the immigration of many European people groups
caused urbanization in which 4 out of 10 lived in the city
the idea was purchased from Great Britain
became America's greatest contribution to architecture
40
__________ had a gradual approach believing racism would end when blacks proved economic value.
William Torrey Harris
William H. Tuskegee
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B. Du Bois
41
Which effect can be traced directly to the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?
race riots broke out in New York and other large cities
Southern blacks lost their voting right for nearly 60 years
racial segregation was permitted for nearly 60 years
lynching of African Americans continued into 1920's
42
The popularity of bicycling & amusement parks reflected which trend of the 1900's?
new ways of shopping & advertising
an increase in leisure time & interest in leisure activities
a rising literacy rate
wider public access to the fine arts
43
How were race relations in the North similar to conditions for African Americans in the South?
faced racial violence if they didn't follow racial etiquette
forced to live in segregated neighborhoods
discriminated against in the workplace & denied labor member
all of the above
44
Racial etiquette was enforced by whites to reinforce which of the following views?
African Americans were second rate citizens
African Americans should not be allowed to vote
African Americans were equal to whites
lynching was cruel & unusual punishment
45
Which best describes how creation of skyscrapers solved a problem created by urbanization?
provided shelter for homeless people & immigrants
provided economic opportunities for America's newcomers
used limited & expensive urban space more efficiently
gave cities the opportunity to expand outward & upward
46
The impact of the camera in the world of photography is best described by which statement?
created a new section for newspapers to advertise
allowed professionals to develop pictures much quicker
made photography an American leisure activity & hobby
made the camera lighter & easier to use